Bertha Landrum

Mrs. Bertha Barksdale Landrum of South Boston, VA passed away March 14, 2016, at Berry Hill Nursing Home. She was born in Halifax County, VA on November 7, 1924 and was 91 years old. She was the daughter of the late Charlie B. Barksdale and the late Susie Moore Barksdale and was married to the late Alvin M. Landrum. She was a member of the Open Door Baptist Church.   Mrs. Bertha Barksdale Landrum is survived by: Two Daughters Linda Glass and fiancé Douglas Lowery of South Boston, VA Judy L. Throckmorton and husband Harold of South Boston, VA One Son Wayne Landrum and wife Becky of Hurdle Mills, NC One Brother Dudley B. Barksdale of South Boston, VATwo SistersHilda Martin of Dallas, NCElizabeth Martin of Halifax, VA Eight GrandchildrenSteve Lloyd, her special grandson who cared for herMichael Glass, Timothy Glass, Matt Lloyd, Andy Landrum, Ricky Landrum and Betty Landrum Seven Great GrandchildrenBeloved pet, Brandy   ***Preceded in death by*** Her Parents Charlie and Susie Barksdale Her Husband Alvin M. Landrum One Sister Virginia B. Clark   Funeral service will be held Wednesday, March 16, 2016 at 3:00 P.M. at Powell Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Jim Price officiating. Burial to follow in the Halifax Memorial Gardens.   The family will receive friends Wednesday, March 16, 2016 one hour prior to the service at Powell Funeral Home and at other times at the home of her daughter, Judy Throckmorton at 2110 Eastover Drive, South Boston, VA.   For memorials please consider the Sentra Halifax Regional Alzheimer’s Association, 2204 Wilborn Ave. South Boston, VA 24592   Online condolences may be directed to www.powellfuneralinc.com.   Arrangements are by: Powell Funeral Home, 1603 Wilborn Ave., South Boston, VA 24592.